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This will be my eighth round of 80 days. You’d think I’d have a workable plan by now, but nope, I don’t. Each round has been different from the last. Life just keeps changing. That is the constant.
A Round of Words In 80 Days or ROW80 is the writing challenge that knows you have a life. Join in at any time. State your goals and check-in on Wednesdays and or Sundays.
Last round was different from any other because I worked with an editor for the first time, my debut released, and I was promoting my book. While all that was going on, I was also trying to finish/polish a novelette. I did hit send a few weeks ago and while I wait I’ll be working on another novella. I don’t know if I’ll get published again, but I’m going to work my ass off and give it all I’ve got.
It’s really easy to let your writing time get swallowed up by life in general, social media, and all the promotion opportunities. I see now more than ever how important it is to get your name out there, BUT I’m here because I love to write and that needs to remain my biggest focus.
My goals below are in addition to my evil day job, volunteer duties, and my family. I’m keeping the list short and sweet this round. My goal is focus.
The Goals – Round 4 2013
- Spend at least 1-hour a day with my characters
- Daily progress in writing craft, word count, editing, and/or plotting
- Take care of and be kind to myself
Here’s to a fabulous round of 80-days.
S.J. Maylee 
I like your goals and the ROW80 idea. This is the first I’ve heard of it. I’m going to look into it. I’m having a hell of a time balancing everything and I’m still struggling. Good luck on meeting your goals on this next round 🙂
You should totally join ROW80!! It’s a very supportive group filled with folks who understand and get it. I’d love to cheer you on too. 🙂
I love ROW80!!! Everyone is so encouraging. 😀
Excellent goals and congratulations on your release! Looking forward to seeing how this round goes for you 😀
Thank you, Dawn!! You just made me stop and smile. That did happen, lol. Now, I want it to happen again. 🙂 Here’s to a great round.
Congrats and cool goals – Oh for a little focus. Best of luck! X
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Focus. Yes, I wants it. 🙂 Thanks, Shah.
Congrats and good luck with the new submission! You have the right idea with your goals – simple and focused! Ironically, when it comes to promo or writing, “always choose writing” is what I’m learning in the promo class I’m taking.
Always choose writing <- love this. Thank you, Jennette. 🙂
Ha! Three goals this time, just like me. 🙂 I’m also aiming for focus. Let’s hope we achieve it! Have a great round, S.J.!
Since we are in it together, we have a great chance. Thanks, Julie. 🙂
Hope you have a round as successful as the last one! Good luck with your goals 🙂
EM! Hi! I missed you. 🙂 Thank you and right back at ya.